financially
adverb
fi·nan·cial·ly
fə-ˈnan(t)-sh(ə-)lē 
fī-
: with respect to money : from a financial point of view
The company struggled financially for many years.
He has made some smart investments, so he's doing very well financially.
a financially stable organization
Someone who buys extensive liability insurance for his car may drive too fast because he feels financially protected.—
E. S. Browning
E. S. BrowningEven companies that are financially fit often don't feel like taking the risk of ramping up operations and hiring more workers.—Barbara Kiviat
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Ryan Lee resigned as head of the Boise Police Department years ago, but the city is still dealing financially with the fallout from his exit.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
In other words, relationships that drain you (financially, emotionally or energetically) won’t survive another season.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Deliveries are more important than new orders, financially, since payment comes when the planes are delivered.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The Modifi Biosciences team often felt pressure from investors to pivot their focus to a less financially risky cancer.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 28 Jan. 2026
In other words, relationships that drain you (financially, emotionally or energetically) won’t survive another season.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Deliveries are more important than new orders, financially, since payment comes when the planes are delivered.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 27 Jan. 2026
The Modifi Biosciences team often felt pressure from investors to pivot their focus to a less financially risky cancer.
—Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Financially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financially. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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